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The Detroit Tigers look to even the World Series after losing Game 1, 8-3, behind ace Justin Verlander (8:07 p.m. ET, Fox). Here is odds information and analysis from The Linemakers on Sporting News.

Line: Tigers -115

Total: 7

The Giants could not have made a bigger statement than going out in Game 1 and beating up Verlander. The effect could be a crippling one for the Tigers because now the Giants hold all the cards with a couple of aces going in Games 3 and 4. Verlander was thought to be invincible, having dominated his opponents seven straight games, but that edge is now gone. The schoolyard bully was just punched in the nose. The Giants are now a minus-120 favorite to win the series.

It’s hard to go against the Giants' momentum, but Game 2 sets up nicely for the Tigers with Doug Fister taking the mound. While Fister has been terrific in his past five starts, the real key to tonight’s outcome will be Madison Bumgarner, who the Giants have been trying to hide for lack of faith.

Tim Lincecum has worked better out of the bullpen and Ryan Vogelsong can’t go on three days’ rest, so the Giants were kind of forced into using Bumgarner tonight. Bumgarner’s recent performances make it evident why the Giants have been reluctant to use him. He’s been hit hard and often during his past three starts — all losses — allowing 14 runs and five home runs over that stretch.

Bumgarner’s past four games have gone OVER the total, and we think he’s on pace again for another one tonight. The only problem with that theory is that he may get the hook quickly. He’s gone into the fifth inning only once in his last three starts.

Look for the Tigers bats to feast on Bumgarner early, which should be good enough to get Detroit the win tonight and send the Game OVER 7 runs. The -115 price on the Tigers is rather cheap when considering Bumgarner’s current form.

LVH Super Book Props - Detroit Tigers at San Francisco Giants, Game 2

Total Strikeouts thrown by: Doug Fister (Det) Over 5.0 -110

Under 5.0 -110

Will Doug Fister (Det) allow at least 1 Home Run? Yes +140

No -160

Will Doug Fister (Det) be the Winning Pitcher? Yes +170

No -190

Total Walks+Strikeouts thrown by: Madison Bumgarner (SF) Over 7.0 EVEN

Under 7.0 -120

Will Madison Bumgarner (SF) allow at least 1 Home Run? Yes +115

No -135

Will Madison Bumgarner (SF) be the Winning Pitcher? Yes +200

No -240

Most Total Bases (Single=1, Double=2, Triple=3, Home Run=4, All else=0)

Austin Jackson (Det) -110

Pablo Sandoval (SF) -110

Most Total Bases Omar Infante (Det) -110

Marco Scutaro (SF) -110

Most Total Bases Prince Fielder (Det) -110

Buster Posey (SF) -110

Most Total Bases Delmon Young (Det) -120

Hunter Pence (SF) EVEN

Will Miguel Cabrera (Det) hit at least 1 Home Run? Yes +360

No -430

Will any player get Exactly 3 Hits? Yes +140

No -160

Total Number of Different Players to Throw a Pitch in Game #2 Over 9.5 EVEN